Cats have evolved as the "predatory hunting animal" equipped with great agility and keen senses. From almost the very start - a kitten of all species of cat shows instinctive behavior typical of hunters. Cats are extremely alert to sounds and movements. They stalk, ambush, and convert rigid stillness into rapid movements to pounce on their prey. All cats including your own domestic companion demonstrate the typical biting and clawing actions needed to bring down and kill prey quickly.